HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2004-04-26 #R AGENDA REPORT
DATE: April 26, 2004
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: John B. Bahorski, City Manager •
FROM: Douglas A. Dancs, P.E. Director of Public Works /City Engineer
SUBJECT: AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR WATER SYSTEM VULNERABILTY ASSESSMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUESTS:
The proposed action will authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services
agreement for the amount of $15,000.00 to retain Risk Management Professionals, Inc. to
complete a comprehensive vulnerability assessment.
BACKGROUND:
Because of its concern for water infrastructure the U.S. Congress in 2002 passed Title IV,
PL 107 -188, The Public Health, Security, and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response
Act ( Bioterrorism Act) amending the Safe Drinking Water Act ( SDWA ). The SDWA
now requires water systems between 3,300 and 49,000 population to complete a
vulnerability assessment to the United States Environmental Protection Agency by June
30, 2004.
Vulnerabilty assessments help water systems evaluate susceptibility to potential threats
and identify corrective actions that reduce the risk of serious consequences from
vandalism, sabotage, or terrorist attack. This assessment will take into account the
vulnerability of the water supply, treatment, and distribution lines and operational
procedures.
The following are elements that will be included in the vulnerability assessment :
1. Characterization of the water system, including its mission and objectives.
2. Identification and prioritization of adverse consequences to avoid.
3. Determination of critical assets that might be subject to malevolent acts.
4. Assessment of the likelihood of such acts.
5. Evaluation of existing countermeasures.
6. Development of a prioritized plan for risk reduction.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are available in the 2003/2004 Water Enterprise Contract Professional Services
Account 017- 900 - 44000.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council award a contract for the Water Systems
Vulnerabilty Assessment in the amount of $15,000.00 to Risk Management Professionals
Inc., and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Prepared By:
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il A. D77, P.E.
Director of Public Works/ City Engineer
NOTED • t
APPROVE
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John : (Bahorski, City Manager
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